Virtual reality (VR) can be used as an educational tool by allowing students to visualize and interact with concepts they are learning. VR programs immerse students in simulated environments related to subjects like history, science, and architecture. For example, one program takes students inside the Globe Theater to learn about Shakespeare, while another allows exploration of cities, continents, and architectural developments. However, introducing VR to education was initially met with doubts in China, where traditional linear learning is emphasized. But proponents argue VR helps information processing and experiential learning compared to only reading. Within 5 years of being introduced, most large Chinese schools incorporated VR technologies.

1. Virtual Reality in Education Yi Yao